2019 saw the Commonwealth Championships being hosted by the British Judo Association at Walsall.

There were a few players from the Y&H area, as clubs let us know of results we'll add them here.

Medallists:

  • Silver, Cadet U90Kg : Sean Tooby (EYJA)
  • Silver, Cadet U66Kg : Logan Campbell (EYJA)
  • Silver, Cadet U48Kg : Ella Hapson (Huddersfield)

East Yorkshire Judo Academy

EYJA had several players at the 2019 Commenwealth Judo championship..
  • Sean Tooby
  • Logan Campbell
  • Tommy Jackson
  • Maddy Kissenisky
  • Eleanor Buckle

 

Sean Tooby and Logan Campbell, Commonwealth cadet Judo medalists
Sean Tooby (left) Logan Campbell (right), from East Yorkshire Judo Academy competed in the cadets and won Silver in -90 and -66 respectively.
 
 
 
Left to right, Danny kissenisky, Logan Campbell, Sean Tooby, Tommy Jackson, Steve Shepherd.
 
 Maddy heading to the mat
Maddy Kissenisky heading to a contest
 
 Eleanor Buckle & Steve Shepherd
 Eleanor Buckle & Steve Shepherd

Huddersfield

Ella Hampson at Commonwealth Championships 2019

Ella Hampson (Huddersfield), Silver U48Kg cadets.

Spencer Lambert - Personal Training

spencer lambert pt
Spencer Lambert is an international level competitor from the area who is now offering both personal training and 1-to-1 Judo training sessions.

He is based at a gym in Batley (JD gym batley), so if you're in that area it may well be worth reaching out to discuss your fitness and Judo goals to see how Spencer could help.

Read more: Spencer Lambert - Personal Training

Can you help a club survive?

The Bahari judo club has been using judo mats that belong to the Zanzibar judo association. After 3 years and the club getting established, the association has asked for the mats back, leaving the club matless.

This is where you come in!

The Bahari club is reaching out to the international judo community for help in securing funding to purchase a set of mats owned by the club.

Abdul, coach of the club, has been active in the area for a while now. Including as a coach at the Judo Excellence club.

Donate via JustGiving

Group of young judo players wearing yellow belts

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Mike Leng promoted to 6th dan

Mike Leng gets recognition for his dedication to Judo in the form of 6th dan. Presented by the chair of the area at the Regional schools championship.

Thankyou Mike for all you do.

Mike Leng being presented with a red & white belt ti signify promotion to 6th dan

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Yorkshire Judo activities